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No. 29 in the world · November 2026

Tokyo Fried Chicken Co.

Monterey Park, east of downtown Los Angeles · Monterey Park, United States

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The one piece to order

The fried chicken with the spicy ponzu

The line to expect: Small; a short wait at dinner.

Japanese-style fried chicken that one Miami restaurateur told Eat This was by far the best in the country.

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Nakatsu-style karaage (Japanese fried chicken)

Nakatsu-style karaage (Japanese fried chicken)

1 hr marinate, 25 min · 4. Japan's fried chicken: bite-size thigh in a soy, ginger and garlic marinade, a light coat of potato starch, and two short fries. It's the karaage that Nakatsu's takeaway shops sell by the bag.

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Checked November 11, 2026. Hours and lines change; check before you cross town.

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